Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 16

Instructions

This exercise asks you to assess the relationship between conclusions and evidence. Identify if the following conclusion is supported by at least some of the sources. Click yes if the conclusion is supported by some evidence in the sources and no if the conclusion is not supported by any of the evidence.

Which of the following conclusions are supported by some or all of the evidence in these sources?

  1. Question 16.34

    Conclusion A: Natural, inalienable rights exist in human societies, and it is wrong to stop full members of society from enjoying them.

    Conclusion A: Natural, inalienable rights exist in human societies, and it is wrong to stop full members of society from enjoying them.

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 16.35

    Conclusion B: Religious ideas are central to the definition of natural human rights.

    Conclusion B: Religious ideas are central to the definition of natural human rights.

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 16.36

    Conclusion C: There was considerable disagreement concerning who enjoyed natural, inalienable rights.

    Conclusion C: There was considerable disagreement concerning who enjoyed natural, inalienable rights.

    A.
    B.

  4. Question 16.37

    Conclusion D: Appeals to human reason underpinned most discussions of human rights.

    Conclusion D: Appeals to human reason underpinned most discussions of human rights.

    A.
    B.

  5. Question 16.38

    Conclusion E: While many sources advocate for the rights of specific groups, all also call for rights to be granted to everyone in society.

    Conclusion E: While many sources advocate for the rights of specific groups, all also call for rights to be granted to everyone in society.

    A.
    B.